The Boeing 747-8 is a wide-body jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It was officially announced in 2005. The 747-8 is the third generation of the 747, with a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings, new engines, and improved efficiency. The 747-8 is the largest 747 version, the largest commercial aircraft built in the United States, and the longest passenger aircraft in the world.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 155.2ft (47.3m)
- Length 159.0ft (48.5m)
- Height 52.0ft (15.8m)
- Empty Weight 97,954lbs (44,431kg)
- Loaded Weight 267,211lbs (121,205kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.009
- Wing Loading 102.1lbs/ft2 (498.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,618.0ft2 (243.2m2)
- Drag Points 68570
Parts
- Number of Parts 116
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 978
